Travel Radiology Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs

Radiologic Techg I
Performs basic and intermediate radiologic procedures under the direction of the Radiologist. May perform advanced procedures if experienced and need arises.
Major Responsibilities:
• Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods. • Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Education Required:
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Experience Required:
• No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.
Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.











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JOB SUMMARY

SLMC - Rad

● About Facility:

o Milwaukee, WI

o Level III Trauma Center

o Level III NICU

o Magnet Designation

o Primary Stroke Center

o Beds: 636

● Unit Information:

o Beds: 5 diagnostic, 2 fluoro, 1 video swallow, clinic has 2 diagnostic rooms, 3 pain clinic rooms, 1 dental room

▪ Census? Average patients/day? 15-20 per tech per day

o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of acute or surgical experience

o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Depending on skill level- looking for techs with highly competent surgery and procedure experience

● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o Inpatient, Outpatient, ED, Procedural, all age ranges, little peds

● Required License, National Certification, Certs:

o ARRT, WI License, BLS

● Skills required:

o Surgical/Procedure, General, Portables, Mid-high level hospital experience

o Fluoro: ERCPs, bronchoscopies, pain clinic procedures, urology cases

o OR: ortho, general, spines. Preferred comfortable with o-arm.

● Support within the Department:

o Lead tech on 1 st shift

o Radiologist on site 24/7

o 14 techs on days, 7 on second shift, 3 on 3 rd shift

o RT 24/7

o Hospitalist 24/7

o Intensivist 24/7

● Technology/Equipment:

o EMR: EPIC

o X-ray equipment: Client, Fuji, Del Medical

o PACS: McKesson

o C-arm: Client 9900 and Elites and Healthcare o-arms

● Floating: If yes, where?

o No

● Orientation (facility and unit) :

o NEO

o 7 days in department

● Scheduling:

o Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

o On call? If so, what is that schedule? Yes, one call shift per week

▪ 1 st call 0630-1400, 2 nd 1400-2230, 3 rd 2230-06300

o Holiday Expectations: One holiday per contract

o Should approval of RTO go through manager or will you allow the interviewing team (if applicable) to approve time off on your behalf? Go through manager

o Shift times: Dependent upon posting and needs. Usually flex 1-1.5 hours between start times, depending on staffing

o Schedule cycle: M-F and every other weekend. One day off during week leading up to work weekend and one day off the week following work weekend.

● Other notes:

o Scrub Color: surgery scrubs provided in house

o Parking: Free? Yes

o Unit Culture: fast paced with high acuity of patients

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